This time last year, Sunrise frequently beat Today by more than 100,000 viewers, but recent Fairfax Media analysis revealed the gap had narrowed, with Today now regularly pipping Sunrise in the capital cities.

Stefanovic has almost single-handedly transformed the program with his infamous hard-hitting political interviews with the likes of Tony Abbott, Scott Morrison and Joe Hockey.

Karl Stefanovic says he will boycott the Logie Awards if they move from Melbourne.